Description
Authentic Mexican Birria is a comforting dish that showcases the rich flavors of tender beef simmered in a savory broth, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. This versatile recipe allows you to enjoy birria as a hearty stew or as a flavorful filling for tacos, providing endless meal options. With its aromatic spices and the warmth of slow-cooked meat, this birria will undoubtedly leave your guests impressed and your taste buds satisfied.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds chuck roast
- 2 pounds short ribs (bone-in)
- 8 guajillo chiles
- 4 ancho chiles
- 5 cups water
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 large onion (quartered)
- 1 garlic bulb (cut the tip off)
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- Fresh cilantro (diced) for topping
- Fresh lime juice for topping
Instructions
- Sear meat: Cut chuck roast into chunks, season with salt and pepper, then brown in a Dutch oven with avocado oil over medium-high heat.
- Combine ingredients: Add seared meat back to the pot along with onion, garlic, bay leaves, dried chiles, beef broth, and enough water to cover.
- Season: Stir in chicken bouillon, oregano, cumin, and additional salt; bring to a boil.
- Skim impurities: After boiling for 30 minutes, skim foam from the surface.
- Blend peppers: Remove softened chiles and veggies; blend until smooth (add broth if needed).
- Strain mixture: Strain blended mixture back into broth; stir well.
- Simmer: Cover and simmer for about 3 hours or until meat is tender enough to shred easily.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls; top with cilantro, onions, and lime juice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg